Identifying Factual Information from the Media

Facts from the Media

Analyzing information from the media means understanding and organizing what you see or read so you can answer factual and non-factual questions.

What is factual information?

1. Factual information is true, proven, and based on evidence.
2. It provides clear answers without needing opinions or explanations.
3. You can find it in encyclopedias, almanacs, and statistics reports.

Characteristics of factual information

1. Can be scientifically proved
2. Has a reliable source
3. Based on data
4. Shows argumentative reality (can be debated logically)
5. Is systematic
6. Free from propaganda
7. Has evidence
8. Based on statistics
9. Objective (not biased or based on personal feelings)